I'm babysitting my two 3 year old cousins for about 2 hours on saturday. I'm trying to make some money. I've never babysitted before, how should i handle them, or do with them?
2006-07-20 07:23:55 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Adolescent
Take some crayons and paper and glue anything to make crafts with. They will love it and it will keep them occupied. Ask parents about snacks for them. Also you could play games, make up your own. have fun.
2006-07-20 07:28:35 · answer #1 · answered by Melissa D 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
babysitting is my specialty! Your in luck! Here goes. You'll need some toys, but so your job is cut in half, make them pick them up before getting out more toys. They may not like to at first, but then they won't care. The sooner they pick it up, the sooner they an play again. Don't give them [down time] , it won't wok, keep them busy. The busier they are the fster they will get tired.,. While some kids are more of a job when tired, they will fall asleep, if you just let them be. Don't try to make them fall asleep in your arms or anything like that. Just take them to there room , and tell them it is quiet time, they don't have to sleep , but they must lay their heads down, without a tv, or movie going. Just about 15-30 mins, and if they are asleep ,let them sleep, but if they are awake let them get up. If you are feeding them encourage them to eat more, most kids at that age would rather be playing so you may need to inforce eating. Take them outside weather permiting, sunblock, bug spray, and all other caustions should be taken.Be sure not to take your eyes off them, for something could go wrong. If you have any other specific questions let me know. Enjoy!
2006-07-20 14:44:55 · answer #2 · answered by vmbbfreak06 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
just make sure that they know who is incharge, but you don't have to be mean. When they are getting on the bad side tell them that they'll get what they want in a minute and that they need to settle down. Just some pointers, don't bring candy or let them have sugar. make sure your aware that you can give them a little discipline. Most of the time little kids will think you can't do anything because you are not their mom. Let them know you can give time outs.
Alltogether just let them know that they can have fun but they need to do it in a controlling way! hope it helped!
2006-07-20 14:30:48 · answer #3 · answered by Kelly♥ [turn.n.burn] 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe get a video that they like and watch that. If it is a movie it'll kill the whole 2 hours. If they are not interested in watching a movie... play with them. Ask them to pick out their favorite game. It's pretty easy to please them. Especially when they are able to tell you what they want.
2006-07-20 14:34:08 · answer #4 · answered by Brandy S 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
WOW! I say find something to do with them that will keep them occupied as well as fun for them!!! 3 year olds LOVE play doe so thats always good! or washable finger paints- do it outside of course! get a few bottles of liquid bubbles and teach them to blow bubbles. Take them to a nearby park or play ground! Good luck to u
2006-07-20 15:33:06 · answer #5 · answered by cstinkerbell6969 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When i baby sit i create activity books with coloring pages and printable activities.
Get crayons and yopu bring a magazine to read.
Play with them to or watch a movie
2006-07-20 21:09:13 · answer #6 · answered by Wiens 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Three year olds usually aren't terribly hard... but if they're troublemakers, remember to really get on their case. Its okay to put them in a time out because they said no to picking up toys. But you have to say, "let's pick up toys." if they say no, ask them "what did you say?" if they say no say "do you want a time out?" they say no, tell them to pick up their toys. If they say no again, feel free to get angry at any time lol. jk they get a time out. Since you're their cousin they shouldn't be too hard. Hope this helped!
2006-07-20 14:31:56 · answer #7 · answered by Microsoft Sam 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Put on a movie....give them somthin 2 play with...like a teddy-bear or somthin. Otherwise, lock them in the house, with you inside, & yall B in seperate rooms
2006-07-20 14:27:47 · answer #8 · answered by Dude 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do what everyone else said to do,if they're are bad ,than beat their behind.
I know,just cause i'm in trouble than I want everyone else to be too.Oh well,I hope you get paid enough.
If you have know idea what I'm talking bout,it's about summer school coporal punishment.
2006-07-20 14:37:45 · answer #9 · answered by one_gifted_genius 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
at this age kids love to play...take them to a play ground or let them play...
You can cook simple meal with them, read them stories or watch cartoon, provide some coloring books and interesting games for them...
2006-07-20 14:36:24 · answer #10 · answered by belle_chocolatiere 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋